Trade Lawyer - Global Trade

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Law LLP is expanding its Global Trade group and seeks talented lawyers specializing in customs and trade law. This role involves advising clients on complex trade laws, managing investigations, and collaborating with various EY practices, all within a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates must hold a valid law license in Canada and have relevant experience, alongside strong interpersonal and analytical skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible vacation policy with firm-paid days off

Support and coaching from experienced colleagues

Learning opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in customs and trade law.
• Direct or in-house experience at a reputable law firm or governing body.
• Fluency in English (fluency in French is an asset).

Responsibilities

• Advise on customs and trade compliance.
• Represent clients in trade investigations.
• Conduct legal research and draft memos.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication abilities (written and verbal)

Education

Valid license to practice law in a Canadian province

Job description

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At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

EY Law LLP is excited to announce the expansion of our Global Trade group within the Indirect Tax Practice. We are looking for talented lawyers for future roles on our collaborative team, as we assist some of the world’s leading multinational organizations in navigating complex customs and trade laws in Canada. EY Law LLP is affiliated with EY LLP (Canada) and supports clients around the world, offering a powerful combination of legal knowledge, experience and national presence.

Core elements of the role include

• Advising on customs planning issues, trade compliance risks, anti-dumping and countervailing duties and import/export controls.
• Representing clients in trade-related investigations and disputes with customs authorities. This may involve negotiations, administrative hearings, or litigation.
• Advising on international trade agreements and domestic rules governing customs and trade
• Independently managing multiple assignments
• Conducting legal research and assisting with the drafting of memos, letters of opinion and various reports
• Developing and delivering timely services and work products that meet or exceed client expectations
• Collaborating with various EY practices including our EY Global Network

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A valid license to practice law in a Canadian province
• 1 or more years experience practicing in customs and trade law experience including
  
  • direct experience practicing customs and trade law with experience from a reputable law firm.
  • in-house experience with demonstrated customs and trade law experience; or
  • experience at the Canada Border Services Agency, US Customs and Border Protection or the Canadian International Trade Tribunal
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities; functional French fluency is an asset
• A proactive approach to work, a high level of motivation and a commitment to a growing practice

This role will interact with external clients plus internal colleagues and stakeholders across Canada, therefore fluency in English is required. French – English bilingualism is an asset.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offeracompetitivecompensationpackage where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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